E Phrygian
E · F · G · A · B · C · D
A natural minor scale with a flattened second, E Phrygian has a dark, Spanish-tinged sound created almost entirely by that semitone step at the bottom. It's central to flamenco, and metal players lean on it heavily for menacing riffs. Emphasise the move between the root and the flat second and the character is unmistakable.
Left-handed
Practice this Scale
Play-alongs where E Phrygian has been identified to match well with the track.
Angry Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in E Minor
Emphasizes a darker, more exotic sound, perfect for deep emotional expression.
E Penso a Te (And I Think of You) – Smooth Jazz Ballad Backing Track in A minor (70 BPM)
Adds an exotic flavor, particularly fitting for accenting chord changes involving E minor.
SmoothFusion Backing Track in Am 107 bpm (remastered)
This darker, more exotic mode offers dramatic tension on E major chords, providing an interesting contrast within the key.
Soft Rock Groove Guitar Backing Track E Minor Jam
Use the E Phrygian scale to delve into a darker sound, enhancing your expression over the B minor chord.
Backing Track Reggae E Minor (EM)
The phrygian scale can add an exotic flair, enriching the reggae progression with additional tension and resolution.
Soul RnB Groove Guitar Backing Track in E minor
Use the Phrygian mode to introduce an exotic flavor into your improvisations, especially over chords like Bm or F#m7b5.
Fighting Blues Rock Guitar Backing Track Jam in E Minor
Experiment with the Phrygian mode for exotic sounding phrases with its distinct flattened second, contrasting smoothly against the backing track's traditional blues roots.
Tasty Jazzy Soul Guitar Backing Track in B minor
Introduce exotic flavors and interesting dynamics when transitioning through E-related chords.
Disco Funk Backing Track – Dua Lipa Style in Dm Dorian (108 BPM) | Practice Session
Provides exotic-sounding options that offer a contrasting color to conventional funk scales.
Smooth Funk Disco Backing Track – Jam Session in Em (120 BPM)
Experimenting with the E Phrygian can lead to exotic tones, adding an intriguing color to funk progressions.